Columbus, OH

The most senior diplomats from China and the United States began held talks in Laos on Saturday as the two global powers try to maintain lines of communication despite their deepening rivalry and regional tensions in Asia.

Blinken meets China’s top diplomat in Laos as global giants keep communication lines open

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The unresolved debate over ‘defund the police’

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff joined a Zoom call organized by the Jewish Democratic Council of America and Jewish Women for Kamala where he vowed that Harris would support Israel and ensure the country can defend itself.

Hear what VP Harris’ husband told Jewish voters about her stance on Israel

California State

Butte County, CA

Timelapse video captured by a group studying natural disasters shows a “fire tornado” forming as the Park Fire spreads in Butte County, California.

Timelapse footage shows ‘fire tornado’ in California

The ex-wife of second gentleman Doug Emhoff defended Vice President Kamala Harris against sexist criticism about her lack of biological children. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty takes a look at the relationship between the presumptive Democratic nominee and her blended family, including two stepchildren who gave her the title “Mamala.” 

Harris’ husband’s ex-wife defends her against ‘baseless’ claims about being childless

America’s first Black woman Senator Carol Moseley Braun says Republicans will come at Harris with everything but the kitchen sink, and she should be prepared for racism and sexism — or “misogynoir.”

Moseley Braun warns Kamala Harris: Expect ‘Misogynoir’

An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.

Irish museum pulls Sinéad O’Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash

Ohio State

Hamilton, OH

An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.

Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules

JD Vance tries to clean up “cat ladies” comment, doubles down on policies

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked the immediate release of a man whose murder conviction was overturned — just as the man was about to walk free.

Missouri Supreme Court blocks release of man with overturned conviction as he was about to go free

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

More Americans own guns for personal protection than ever before, a new survey shows.

Most Americans who own guns say they got them for protection, survey shows

A new episode of the CNN Original Series “How It Really Happened” will debut a two-hour special report of “The Atlanta Olympic Bombing.” It premieres Saturday, July 27 at 9pm ET/PT.

After the 1996 Olympics bomb threat, police response was delayed 10 minutes. They were too late

Alaska State

NORAD intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers flying near Alaska Wednesday in what a US defense official said was the first time the two countries have been intercepted while operating together.

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers operating together near Alaska in first such flight

NewsNight Caps: Michelle Obama & Cracker Barrel back in the game?

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling on state officials to begin taking down homeless encampments, advocates are expressing their support and concern over the order’s potential impact. CNN’s Natasha Chen reports.

‘Punch in the gut’: Advocate calls out Newsom’s order

Southwest Airlines is shifting to assigned seats for the first time in its history, a change that will allow the low-fare carrier to charge a premium for some of the seats on its planes.

Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating

Macomb County, MI

CNN’s Gary Tuchman speaks with voters in Macomb County, Michigan, to get their opinions on the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee.

See where voters in a key swing state now stand on the 2024 election

A British policeman has been removed from frontline duty after multiple videos emerged on social media showing officers beating at least three people inside Manchester Airport in an incident the city’s force has labeled “truly shocking.” The viral videos, in which one officer could be seen stomping on a man’s head, are the latest to spark a public and political argument in Britain over whether violence used by police was proportionate or justified. Greater Manchester Police said the footage on social media showed a confrontation that began after three officers were injured in a “violent assault,” including one female officer who suffered a broken nose. CNN’s Rosemary Church has more.

Police force self-reports to watchdog after ‘truly shocking’ incident caught on camera

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Vladimir Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his government was studying the responses from the United States and NATO to his security demands related to Ukraine...

Vladimir Putin says the West has 'ignored' Russia's key concerns over Ukraine

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